27541 ZIP Code — Hurdle Mills, NC

Person County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27541 is located in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina, within Person County. It covers approximately 69.40 square miles and serves a population of 3,522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27541

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $271,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,345) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 27541 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,522

population

69.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27541 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27541

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hurdle Mills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27314 Prospect Hill (7.1 mi) 27231 Cedar Grove (7.1 mi) 27583 Timberlake (8.6 mi) 27572 Rougemont (10 mi) 27291 Leasburg (10.2 mi) 27573 Roxboro (11.6 mi) 27574 Roxboro (12.9 mi) 27503 Bahama (13.1 mi) 27278 Hillsborough (13.4 mi) 27302 Mebane (13.9 mi) 27712 Durham (15.3 mi) 27243 Efland (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,522
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	69.40 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	36.2631
Longitude	-79.0736
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.0%	45.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	34.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	17.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	8.8%	3.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,522

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$72,345

Median household income

$45,176

Per capita income

$271,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,387

Housing units

27.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

128

5–9

134

10–14

15–19

20–24

196

25–34

205

186

35–44

195

282

45–54

295

129

55–59

134

60–64

366

65–74

382

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	675	19.2%
18 and over	2,847	80.8%
65 and over	871	24.7%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78%

Black or African American 14.3%

Two or more races 4.6%

Asian 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,778	78%
Black or African American	508	14.3%
Two or more races	164	4.6%
Asian	71	2%
Hispanic or Latino	39	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.0%	45.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	34.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	17.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	8.8%	3.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 26.5%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 10.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	26.5%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	10.6%
Median income	$72,345

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 24.5%

$300k–$500k 37.4%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$271,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.7%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	26.1%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	57.9%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	66.4%
Propane / LP gas	25.4%
Wood	2.8%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	779	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	54	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	288	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	369	24.8%
Households with children under 18	370	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	683	45.8%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	18.8%
Married	54.5%	56.1%
Separated	2.1%	0.6%
Widowed	3.8%	8.6%
Divorced	10.3%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	27.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	10.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	317	53.0%
High school	106	17.7%
College / grad school	110	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Public administration 9.7%

Construction 9.6%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Professional & management 8.1%

Other services 7.7%

Retail trade 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.3%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 17.7%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 5.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	229	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,416	97.0%
Spanish	70	2.0%
Other Indo-European	40	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	22	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,437	97.6%
Born in same state	3,437	97.6%
Born in different state	2,202	62.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	85	2.4%
Not a US citizen	83	97.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	335	9.5%
Italian	290	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	117	3.3%
English	27	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	93.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27541

What city is ZIP code 27541 in?

ZIP code 27541 is primarily assigned to Hurdle Mills, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27541 in?

ZIP code 27541 falls within Person County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27541 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 27541 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 27541?

ZIP code 27541 has an estimated population of 3,522 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27541?

The median home value in ZIP code 27541 is $271,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27541?

The median household income in ZIP code 27541 is $72,345, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27541 in?

ZIP code 27541 observes the EST timezone.